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LLC formation services compared in Pennsylvania (2026)
The Pennsylvania filing fee is $125. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $324 in year 1; the other four services range from $125 to $374.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Pennsylvania
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $125 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $164 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $224 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $324 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $374 |
Pennsylvania filing details
- State filing fee
- $125
- Formation document
- Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821)
- Filed with
- Pennsylvania Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $7
- Registered agent
- Office required. Pennsylvania does not require a registered agent. Every LLC keeps a registered office instead: an actual street address in Pennsylvania, or a Commercial Registered Office Provider named in its place by a company without a Pennsylvania address.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $125 state fee = $324 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Pennsylvania questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Pennsylvania with a service?
In year 1, from $125 (Bizee) to $374 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Pennsylvania’s $125 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $324.
What does Pennsylvania charge to file an LLC?
$125, paid to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State for the Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Pennsylvania LLC?
Office required. Pennsylvania requires a registered office (a Pennsylvania street address or a Commercial Registered Office Provider), not an agent.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821 (formation of limited liability company and certificate of organization); filing fee $125 per the Department of State fee schedule (15 Pa.C.S. § 153) (multira state research spine): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registrations/pennsylvania-limited-liability-company, checked August 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/fees-and-payments, checked October 1, 2026
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (multira state research spine): www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/types-of-filings-and-registrations/annual-reports, checked August 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (multira state research spine): www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/resources/business/forms/15-146%20annual%20report%20final%2012.4.2024%20with%20watermark.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Pennsylvania registered agent statute (15 Pa.C.S. § 8825): www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/15/00.088..HTM, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).